RC Lens has reportedly activated a surprise transfer interest in Ilan Kebbal, Paris FC's attacking midfielder. According to journalist Sébastien Vidal, the club is studying the dossier, while Paris FC does not seem willing to open the door easily. On paper, Kebbal has had a convincing season and checks several technical boxes appreciated at Lens: creativity, mobility, passing quality, and ability to play between the lines. ## What's intriguing? What's most intriguing is his potential integration into the Lens system. Kebbal can cover on the left and evolve as a supporting attacker, but he remains above all a player who prefers to start from the right to return on his strong foot and attack the goal. Or, at that position, Florian Thauvin has established himself as the natural starter. ## Why is this difficult? In this context, it's difficult to imagine Kebbal arriving to accept a simple backup role. And it's also difficult to imagine Lens investing a significant amount in a luxury backup. ## What is Lens looking for? RC Lens is looking to offer Dino Toppmöller the most competitive squad possible to tackle the 2026-2027 season, which will be quite dense with the Champions League on the agenda. ## What's the current situation? For now, this path remains to be taken with caution. Other options are also being studied by the Lens directors, and the Kebbal dossier does not yet resemble an absolute priority. Paris FC, on the other hand, has no intention of facilitating a departure, which further complicates the operation. Paris FC is currently 12th in Ligue 1, with 35 points, 8 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses in 29 matches. They have scored 37 goals and conceded 45, for a -8 goal difference. They are 28 points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain. Their next match is against Angers, away, on February 20, 2027.